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The Poly Studio is an easy to use USB video bar that combines speaker, mic and webcam technologies to simplify your video conferencing setup. It provides a consistent performance with business-class video and audio quality. There are several useful features that set it apart from other premium video bars, like automatic people framing and speaker … Continue reading Poly Studio All In One Speaker/Mic/Webcam Review →

Sports halls are some of the most challenging places to install audiovisual systems because they are large and open with a high roof. Because of this, the design of sports hall audiovisual systems presents a few challenges, including where power will come from, how to hide cables, safety, and screen, projector and speaker locations to … Continue reading The Best Audio Visual Systems for Sports Halls →

Interactive touchscreens have so many uses, from business presentations and pitches to delivering learning material in classrooms. The best interactive touchscreens have a 4K resolution and their own operating system so no external PC is required. The interactive touchscreen we’re reviewing today, the Iiyama TE6503 MIS-B1, meets these requirements and more. Iiyama TE6503 MIS-B1 specs: … Continue reading Iiyama TE6503 MIS-B1 65″ 4k Interactive Touchscreen Review →

Despite your school being an educational institution, it has no given right to rank well in the search engines. Like all websites, your website has to earn its place in the search engines. Thankfully, there are several things you can do to give yourself a leg up. In this article, we’ll provide 5 SEO tips … Continue reading Five Powerful SEO Tips for Schools and Colleges →

Giving a presentation to school kids is great fun but kids can be a tough crowd. This is especially true when the subject matter is difficult. Thankfully, there are several ways to give a great presentation no matter what you’re presenting. Audiovisual for school halls First of all, your audiovisual equipment needs to be adequate … Continue reading How to give a great presentation to school kids →

Throw some speakers up and smack a TV on the wall. Job done? Think again. The best audio-visual experiences have a thoughtful design. It’s about more than technology. It’s about making technology work as well as possible. The aim of audiovisual design is to provide an optimal user experience. There’s a reason why cinemas spend … Continue reading The importance of good audio visual design →

Since the outbreak of COVID-19 remote working has become a normal part of life. The popularity of collaboration tools like Zoom and Skype has rocketed as businesses rush to stay connected with their workforce. However, while Zoom and other video conferencing tools get all the plaudits for keeping businesses going, powering these interactions is the … Continue reading How webcams are helping online meetings →

Review summary: You won’t power a rock concert with them, but the Sahara Wall Mounted Active Speakers are proof that competent active speakers don’t have to break the bank. They have their own in-built amplifier, detachable power cords, and they deliver professional-quality audio on a small budget, making them ideal for schools, studios and meeting … Continue reading Sahara Wall Mounted Active Speakers Review →

Epson is one of the biggest names in the projector space with a series of projectors that cater for most budgets and technical requirements. Compared to other brands, they tend to run on the affordable side with a good range of features. The Epson EB-680 Ultra Short Throw Projector is one such affordable option. Priced … Continue reading Epson EB-680 Ultra Short Throw Projector Review →

Review summary: These Active Stereo Classroom Speakers produce a powerful and high-quality sound with the benefit of an in-built power amplifier. The 5.25″ bass driver and 1″ Neodymium dome tweeter configuration are suitable for music and voice amplification, with a vented designed to reduce heat and improve performance. Active Stereo Classroom Speakers-2 X 20w review … Continue reading Active Stereo Classroom Speakers-2 X 20w review →

As smartphones and other touchscreen devices have evolved, the way people learn has evolved too. In classrooms, personal devices are banned for good reason, but nothing is stopping schools from using touchscreens in classrooms to increase engagement and make lessons more fun, interesting and rewarding. What is an interactive touchscreen? An interactive touchscreen is a … Continue reading Is an interactive touchscreen worth buying for classrooms? →

Ultra-short throw projectors are capable of throwing a very large image onto a screen from a very short distance. This has a few benefits. Firstly, it is great for rooms with limited space, because very little distance is needed between the projector and screen. Secondly, the short distance means that ambient light does not get … Continue reading Epson EB-680 Ultra Short Throw Lamp Projector Review →